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| Title | Strategies and Resources for Mainstream Teachers of English Language Learners |
| Body | From: ncela Strategies and Resources for Mainstream Teachers of English Language Learners (2003) is a "hot topics" report from the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. The report begins with an introduction to the legislative changes brought about by the No Child Left Behind Act and the implications for mainstream teachers working with English language learners (ELLs). Separate sections present an overview of second language acquisition theory; instructional methods and program models; teaching principles and strategies; and a sample of schools and programs in the Northwest that are working to raise ELL achievement. Included is the following list of Ten Things the Mainstream Teacher Can Do Today To Improve Instruction for ELL Students. * Enunciate clearly, but do not raise your voice. Add gestures, point directly to objects, or draw pictures when appropriate. * Write clearly, legibly, and in printmany ELL students have difficulty reading cursive. * Develop and maintain routines. Use clear and consistent signals for classroom instructions. * Repeat information and review frequently. If a student does not understand, try rephrasing or paraphrasing in shorter sentences and simpler syntax. Check often for understanding, but do not ask "Do you understand?" Instead, have students demonstrate their learning in order to show comprehension. * Try to avoid idioms and slang words. * Present new information in the context of known information. * Announce the lessons objectives and activities, and list instructions step-by-step. * Present information in a variety of ways. * Provide frequent summations of the salient points of a lesson, and always emphasize key vocabulary words. * Recognize student success overtly and frequently. But, also be aware that in some cultures overt, individual praise is considered inappropriate and can therefore be embarrassing or confusing to the student. Strategies and Resources for Mainstream Teachers of English Language Learners is available online at NWREL. http://www.nwrel.org/request/2003may/textonly.html For more information, contact NWREL at: 101 SW Main St., Suite 500 Portland, OR 97204 Tel: (503) 275- 9500 |
| Source | Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory |
| Inputdate | 2004-02-05 19:55:00 |
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